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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-01
MANY MAINE FLYERS.
Nelson Started to Beat 2.23 3-4 and
Goes In 2.2i Ia.
Closing Races Among the Trotters
of Knox County.
other Contests In Other Places
where the Maine Horse Goes.

Boston, Sept 3o.-The colt stakes, offered
by the New England Association of Trotting
Horse Breeders. for New England bred two-
year-olds, was trotted for at Mystic Park to-
day, and was won by A. II. Gilberts gray
flly Alcagetta (by Alcantara, 2.23, out of
Lady Daggett, 2.36); time, 2.35, 2.31a, the
field being distanced. This beats the best
two-year-old record ever made in New Eng
land by 81 seconds.
The r-year-old stake was won by Hal
dane in straight heats; time, 2.3o, 2.264,
2.291
The 2.SO race, which was postponed from
yesterday, was won by Charley Wilkes; best
time, 2.254.
The Maine bred stallion Nelson, with a
three-year-old record on half-mile track Of
2.26a, was started to beat 2232 He accom-
plished the feat in 2.214.
Last Day of the Races at Rockland.
RoCKLAND, September s3O-Thc twen-
ty-first annual fair and cattle show
of the Knox Agricultural Society
closed its four days session today
with some of the best races ever held in
Eastern Maine. The exhibit in the hall of
the vegetables and fancy work was far above
the average in quantity and quality. The
showing of farm products was especially
creditable. The fair has been largely at
tended with satisfactory results, the races
being witnessed by enormous crowds. The
Knox driving park was crowded both days.
The success of the fair is largely due to the
efforts of the president of the Society, Gen
eral J. d. Rust of Rockport, and the efficient
board of trustees. The fair will probably be
held in this city again next year.
Today's races at Knox Park were attended
by 1000 spectators. In the three -year-old
race there were four starters, and the race
was won by j. M. Wiley's Hiram D., c. M.
Simpson, second; E. G. Heals Gen. McLel-
Ian, third. The following is the summary:
j. NJ. Wiley, MS. br Hiram D.............1
Q. w. Simpson, MS Simpson. n..............2 2
e. q. Heal, ms s Gen. Mcclellan ........,...3 3
Nj. w. WO0dman, ms ch z Wild IriShman. ...4 s
Half mile heats-Time, 1.31, 1.35.
The best race of the series was the $50
class, won in three straight heats by James
A, which trotted under protest, being report
ed as trotting at Presque Isle in the 2.45 class
September 18th. The summary.
w. 9. Sawyer, ms. b James A...........~.1 /
Enox ~ ''ie0i"' hS' DiN "Aois@u n n n
huOA q q
VIM. York, ms. en- m Lady York. .............3 8
Jerry Brown ms. g Trim. .................4
Time-2.43, 2.421a, 2.441a.
The 2.40 race was won by J. g. Hupper's
Hector Chas. l.. Spears. Robert S. was sec
ond, Daniel Pages Gypsy third. w. F. Bis
bees Tit Willow fourth.
j. G. Hupper, MS. ch g Hector.
2. I: Spear MS. Robert tS.................2 2 2
DANIEL Page ms. blk m Gypsy ........... ....3 A
w. +. Blsbee, ms. G Tit Willow. 3
Time-2.4b. 2.43. 242
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-01

The Journal thinks these bills would have
been perfect picnic for the artistic counter
feiter Of the present day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-01

The Presidents arrival at Harrisburg, Pa,
was attended by crowds yesterday. Bands
played and Mrs. Cleveland bowed from the
platform of the car.
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Other Games.
RAILWAY MATTERS.

At Cleyeland-Cleyelands, o; Loulsvilles, 0.
At Baltimore-Athletics, 6; Balimores, 8.
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Maine Postal Changes.

The following change in the Star postal
service in Maine is announced:
Route 255-Jefferson to Gardiner From Sept.
30, 1887, decrease distance three-eights OF mile
caused by the discontnuance of the post ofice at
Pleasant Pond
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AUCTION .A..R-.
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME.
Address all Communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co,
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THE WASHINGTON WIRE.
Happy Maine Pensioners.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30.-Pensions fol
Maine people have been granted as fol-
lows:
Ellen c., mother of James E. Surles, Eastport
George H. Whitehouse, Topsham.
Jeremiah May Auburn.
Charles S. Holt, Togus.
Alphonso Frost, Weston.
Leroy Judkins Athens
Charles w. Wilson, Bangor
Josiah d. Foss. Augusta.
Robert Cochran Oakland,
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VOLUNTEER .....5h. 42m. 461as.
THISTLE. ..6h. 54m, ABS.
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Prospect OF More Racea-

NEW YORK, Sept. 30.-It is possible that
several more interesting yacht races will be
sailed. The Larchmont Club are consider
ing the advisability Of offering prizes for the
big sloops provided the Thistle will enter.
j. Malcolm Forbes Is. reported to have said
the Thistle. He hopes to get a race this fall
to test the relative speed of the Genesta,
against which both the Puritan and Thistle
have competed.
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News Received by the People omar
biehead,

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, Sept. 3O-Bells
were rung, cannons fired and the American
flag thrown to the breeze from every flag
staff when the news was received Of the
Volunteers victory. From Old Fort Sewall
to Mason's Rocks a continuous cannonading
was kept up. Tonight the Volunteer club
held high carnival. Bonfires are burning
and there is a fine display Of fireworks.
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The amount Of bonds offered today was
$57,1oO less than any day since the daily pur-
chase began. The fact is regarded as indi-
eating that the government has secured all
the floating bonds that can be obtained at
the rates fixed, and that the stringency in
the money market is sufficiently relieved,
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Disappointment In canada-Joy
Among Americans In England,

HALIFAX, N. s., Sept 30. There is much
disappointment among Englishmen and
Scotchmen here over the result of the yacht
races. Many were confident the Thistle
would. carry off the prize, and lost good
deal Of money.
LONDON, Eng, Sept. 30.-There is little
excitement over the result of the race, except
among Americans, who awaited with keen
interest the bulletins announcing the prog
ress Of the yachts.
GLASGOW, Sept. 3O.-The Scotehmen are
greatly disappointed, but admit the Thistle
was fairly beaten. II is believed that IL the
race for the cup is again sailed in American
waters Scotch Yacht TO be successful, must
hn va a nanfra- hoard
Justice., 1887-12-24
pbotographing Fiying Gulls.

An example Of the speed with which
nict,1res can now be produced il afforded
by a photograph Of number Of flying
puIls taken at Southport by a local
photographer, Dir. MalIin. The yarious
attitudes OF the birds are curious. Most
of them have the wings spread in the or
thodox manner, but some Of them ara
caught IN that curious position with the
wings hanging down, which, from tbs
shortness Of the time during which it il
maintained, the ere does not appear to
catch. About sixty birds are shown
quite sharply and distinctly. London
Times.
Justice., 1887-12-24
y a. BRO WIN,

| NOTARY PUBLIC FOR HAMILTON
COUNTY, CITY OF CHATTANOOGA
Office, 433 Market street
Takes depositions, administers oatno'
qualities parties to bills IN chancery ana 10
affidavits in any case, attests accounts or
anv instruments in writing, protests un-
paid notes or drafts, deeds, wills, con
tracts, agreements drawn and ackno"i-
edpments Of same taken, accounts sworn
TO- w:th Netarial certificate taken AS eVl'
dence i'll any other county or STATE I'm
mediate attention given to business -
Justice., 1887-12-24
HOUSE MOVING.

Do YOU want your House Moved with
Ease and S.tety
Before making a contract with any others
YOU will save money by calling on
ISAAC ALLEN,
100 f Street.
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Middleburg Male Academy.

The CLOSING exercises of Middleburg
Male Academy, Prof. A. Anderson princi-
pal, Tuesday, 14th inst, was the occasion
for the gathering of large crowd, and it
could not have been other than a success
full and enjoyable affair when the good peO-
pie of that section had the matter in charge.
1t was not our good fortune to be present,
but we learn the exercises throughout were
of highly creditable nature. The young
gentlemen acquitted themselves we'll, and
a splendid dinner was served. Our very
talented young townsman, Walter K.
Henry, Esq, delivered the annual address,
and competent judges tell US his effort was
mastery one, full of sound logic, elegant
diction and beautiful perorations. A cor
respondent of the Neos- Observer, writing
about the affair, says this:
An immense concourse of people were in
attendance to hear the animal address de-
livered by Walter r. Henry, Esq, of Hen
dersOn, and it is putting it very mild to say
that everybody was perfectly delighted.
The address was rare literary feast. Mr..
Henry's languag &c was chaste, beautiful and
scholarly, and his entire speech showed
profound thought and vast research. 1t is
to finer Grafton. Mr.. Henry, though a
young man, is fully abreast of the leading
thinkers of our State, and is destined at no
distant day to take high stand among
the scholars of our country.
pleasant incident of the occasion was
the presentation of beautiful goldheaded
cane to Prof Anderson by the young gen.
tlemen of the school, after the close of the
regular exercises. as a token of their high
appreciation Of his valuable services and
of the warm affection they entertain
for him as heightened christian gentle
man.
In the evening there was reunion of
all the boys of the school and the large at
tendance showed in what high esteem the
Middleburg Male Academy is held by the
citizens of that community. Long may i,
live.
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SALEi

BY virtue of authority vested in me by
an order issuing FROM the Superior
Court of Vance county. at Nav term,
1887, in a cause entitled III. ii. BuTweli
ct al vs.. W. II. :. Burgwyp, l will sell
at the court house door. In the town Of
Henderson, on Monday, the LIST day Of
August, 1887, at pablo auction, 70 ths
hig hest bidder. for cash. the following
personal property, to-wit:
Twenty-three vehicles consisting OF
buggies, carriages, &C.. &c. al the notes.
bonds. accounts and evidences nf debt
belonging To The firm of Burwell Bros.
& Co. and which were assigned as COL
lateral security by them To w. IL. 8.
Burgwyn also the following real estate,
to wit: One house and Tot situate in the
town Of Henderson, on Chestnut street
and Burwell avenue. adjoining the land
of Mrs. Mary L. Hicks and being that
house aud lot now used as a residence
by w. s. starke and wife. This 18th
day Of June, 1857. Time Of sale, Mon
day, August Isl, 1887. Terms OF sale.
cash. Place ofsaif, court house door.
c. u. COOKE,
june l6. 4 o. Com missioner.
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HENDERSON FEMALE COLLEGE.
Commencement Exercises.

The commencement exercises of Hender-
son Female College took place Thursday
evening, June 9th The concert was held
in the college chapel and was attended
only by the patrons and immediate friends
of the Institution. 1t was the intention of
the president, Rev. J. NJ. Rhodes, at first
to have the exercises in Burwell Hall,
but owing to certain matters of detail
which could not be arranged entirely sat
isfactory to him, incident to the first ses-
sion of the institution, and the difficulties
in the way of preparing fora public exhibit
ton of this kind, this idea was abandoned
and a more private affair decided upon. 1t
was enough to convince those present of
the satisfactory progress OF the school, and
we are sure there was not person there
who was not made stronger friend of the
Henderson Female College after witness
ing something of the work carried on there
as shown by the young ladies in the very
excellent and creditable manner in which
they acquitted themselves upon the Occa-
sion of the first commencement exercises
of that institution.
The programme was we'll carried out
and the singing and excellent manner in
which the instrumental pieces were rem
dered spoke in high terms of the compe-
tence of Misses Young and Hester and the
thorough and efficient work done by them
as teachers in the schools of vocal and in
strumental music.
Where all the young ladies did so we'll
we vii not narficulariZp We Wonld Give
the programme which was a very attrac-
tive one but for lack of space. Altogether
the exercises were of very creditable
order and should be very gratifying to Mr.
Rhodes and his able corps OF assistants as
we'll as the citizens of the town and friends
generally of this institution.
The next session will begin about the
first of September. The enterprise has met
with merited success and we are glad to
know the prospects are bright and eneour-
aging for the future. Let us all aid Mr.
Rhodes in making the Henderson Female
College second to none in the State as a
useful and successful institution of learn.
ing. The faculty is especially efficient in
the proper training of young ladies. The
president recognizes that thorough ground.
work is Indispensable to scholarly attain
ment, and his object always is practical
results rather than snowy display. The
course of study is thorough and complete
the discipline of the school strict, but no.
rigid, the charges moderate, and altogether
it IS an Institution we'll worthy the patron
: age of those having daughters TO educate
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THE OLDEST PERSON YET.-Mr. J. E.
Burroughs is our authority for saying the
oldest person living in this county, or any
where in this part of the State, is to be
found in the person of Katie Lewis, cOlOred,
who lives near Dabney. She claims to be
12O years old, and Mr.. b. says he has no
doubt but what her age is somewhere near
if not quite that. She has grandchildren
who are old themselves, and greatgrand-
children who are getting well along in
life. Her health is good and she is yet
fright smart and pert" with apparently
favorable prospects of living many more
years.
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u Office
MORTGAGE SALE OF VALUA-
VI BILE TOWN PROPERTY.

MORTGAGE SALE OF VALUA-
VI BILE TOWN PROPERTY.
BY virtue Of the power OF sale con-
tanned in n mortgage deed from j. Ii.
White and wife TO me, executed on the
7lh day of February, 1887, of recHrd in
Book IL. page 800, in the Registers of
flee of Vance county. | shall sell for
cash, to the highest bidder, by public
auction, at the Court House door in
Henderson, n. c., on Monday, the 25th
day OF july 1887, at IL o'clock. noon,
the lot of land and house thereon, situate
on the South east side Of William street.
in the town of Henderson, fronting ll5
feet on said street and adjoiniI < the
lands of Mrs. Maria Parham, a. Davis
and others, and more particularly de-
scribed in said mortgage above referred
to. The amount Of the uebt ~ cured by
said mortgage is 5000 and interest and
the costs and expenses of sale. Said
property will certainly be sold for cash
on July %, 1877.
HAMILTON STEW RT,
MJrtgagee.
7. T. FICKs. Airy.
Henderson, n. G Juno IL, 1887.
june 23-4 o.
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Returning, leave Portsmouth $50 P. NJ,
July 18th, arrive at Raleigh about II o'clock.
Those wishing to take sail up Hampton
Roads to Old Point, Soldiers Home and
Hampton, can do so, as there will be ele-
CANT steamers leaving Portsmouth and
Norfolk in time to return on excursion
Ample opportunities also afforded to take
a surf bath at Virginia Beach and Ocean
View. Trains leave Norfolk every hour
for the Beach. Refreshment car on board
and the inner man properly cared for.
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Messrs. Harris, Gooch & Co., at the
ties of tobacco at satisfactory prices. With
one of the best arranged houses in the State,
and fair and liberal dealing, their trade
continues to grow. They are also selling
two of the most popular high grade tobacco
aud Durham Bull, both brands that
have given general satisfaction, and both
of which they are selling cheap. Those in
want Of a guano they can rely on at the
cheapest possible rates will do we'll to give
them call. They viii sell your tobacco
high and let you have guano cheap.
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Notice p!

Having qualified as administrative OF
the estate OF George II Yancey, deceased :,
all persons holding claims against sal
estate are notified TO present them to me
or my attorneys, Day K Zrllicoffer.
within twelve months from date hereof
or this notice will be pleaded in bar OF
their recovery; and all persons indebted
to said estate must make immediate pay
rnent. This Nav %. 1887.
JANE C.. YANCEY,
Administrative of George H. Yancey,
deceased. may 2S-6 O.
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Educati 4!
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, !
DEPT. OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, !
RALEIGH, JUNE 20, 1887.

DEPT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION,
RALEIGH, JUNE 20, 1887. J
To Superintendent Public Instruction Of Vance
Comfy:
DEAR SIR:-Reduced railroad rates have
been secured TO Normals Those desiring
to avail themselves OF these rates must hold
a certificate signed by the State Superin-
tendent and countersigned by County
Superintendent of Public instruction. 1
send you bundle of certificates. signed by
myself and ask you to countersign them and
furnish them TO any persons who may apply
and be entitled to them. The only persons
who are entitled TO certificates are teachers,
those preparing to teach, and such persons
as go by invitation as instructors or lcctur-
ers. Please give notice through your
county papers and extend all facilities You
can for the convenient furnishing Of these
certificates. Yours respectfully,
S. NJ. FINGER,
june %, 20. Sup't Pub. Instruction.
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With a full line of choice wines, min
eral and soda water. lager beer, cigars and
tobacco. | shall be glad TO have those who
want cool, refreshing drink call on Us.
We make a speciality of hottling Bergner
&c, for the trade Billiard and pool room
attached with elegant tables. 4 quiet, or
derby and pleasant place to spend your
leisure hours. Give us call.
june Q. E w. CURRIN & Co.
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Drug Business for Sale.

We offer our stock of drugs, patent med
iciEes, store fxtures-all complete. for
sale Stock new and fresh selected by a
carefuLand competent druggist, and con-
sists of staple goods only. Will be sold on
stock can be bought in New York city.
Reasons for selling, desire to engage in
other business, proprietor himself not
being professional druggist. Business well
established, with good patronage. A rare
opportunity is here offered some person to
engage in good business in live and
growing town. Possession given at once.
For further particulars. &C., apply to
may ga. 4. NJ JORDAN 4 Co.
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HO FOR NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.

As heretofore announced there will be
grand excursion from Raleigh to Norfolk
and return, Wednesday, July 18th. The
train will be under the management Of
Messrs. Henry Macy and Thos. II. Cha
vase, and they assure us nothing will be
left undone to give the eXcursionists safe
trip and a delightful time. Ample accom-
mediation will be furnished and special
care will be exercised to make it pleasant
for all. Separate cars will be provided
for ladies and their escorts. Good order
Will be preserved. The following is the
ha m " ,J ri,
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RELIGIOUs.-On Sabbath night next Rev.
Alexander Sprumt, pastor of the PreSbyte-
rian church, will give some account Of his
recent attendance as a member cf the late
session of the General Assembly of the
Southern Presbyterian church which met
in st Louis, Mo-, last month. Matters of
grave Importance were discussed, such for
example as the proposed reunion between
the Northern and Southern branches of the
two bodies and reasons pro and con of this
proposed union will be given. The public
is cordially invited to be present.
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IN ME MORIAM.

At his residence i'm Henderson, Y. e.,
June 18th, 1887, at 6:l5 o'clock, P. NJ, in the
fullness of years and usefulness, and in
response to that summons which one day
must come 70 US all, Mr.. Joel Thomas en-
tered into rest. Deceased had nearly
reached his three-score and ten years, the
allotted time of mans life, having been
born in the village of Louisburg, in Frank
lin county, n. G., February cath, 1921, and
consequently was 66 years, 3 months and
q days old at the time of his death.
In the death of Mr.. Thomas good man
and sincere follower of the meek and
low1y Jesus has gone to his reward For
upwards of % years he had been member
of the Methodist Episcopal church, and
while he made no display of his virtues
for displays sake alone, his upright walk
and Cody conversation attested the gen.
uineness of his christian profession Kind
and considerable of the welfare of others,
honest and fair in his dealings with his
fellow-maII, he was loved and respected
by all who knew him. A kind and loving
husband, and tender and affectionate
father, it was in the quiet home circle that
his christian virtues were more conspic-
uously displayed, in the affectionate and
appreciative discharge of the duties of
husband and father, and it is here per-
haps that the light of his example as a ser
want of God will ever linger to encourage
others to walk in his footsteps and give
cheer to life'S travellers in the faithful
performance of duty. In these high and
holy relations, to the writer he appeared
indeed perfect man, grown to the full
statue of man in Christ. And while his
place in the church and in society will be
filled no more by him, it is in the home
around the freside that he will be most
sadly missed. A wife and eight children,
five daughters and three sons survive him.
The high esteem in which he was held in
the community in which he lived was evil
denced by the prOfusion of floral offerings,
and the large number of people who fol-
lowed the remains to their last resting
place in Elmwood Cemetery.
May God have the gref-stricken wife
and bereaved children in His holy keeping,
and comfort them with the thought that
Precious in the sight Of the Lord is the
death of His saints E. L.
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Keep Correct Tim e,

Having returned to my old stand in the
Young bnilding. Garnet street, with full
line Of the best makes of Watches and
Clocks, together with q nice assortment OF
Jewelrv, Silverware, Spectacles, &c. /
shall be glad to see and serve my friends
and former patrons. will sell first-ciass
articles as cheap as anybody, and will per-
sonally and promptly attend to any repair
ing intrusted to me. Shall be giad~to have
INV country friends call 10 see me when in
town, and be convinced | cannot be u:der-
sold. Remember the man and the place.
Very Respectfully,
WiLMOT WOOD,
WATCHMAKER AND JEwELER,
Henderson, y. G.